Input device configurations

摘要

Input device configurations are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a connection portion, protective case, and one or more controls. The connection portion is configured to provide a removable physical connection to a computing device. The protective case is coupled to the connection portion and configured to support rotational movement of the protective case in relation to the computing device when the connection portion is physically connected to the computing device. The one or more controls are disposed on the protective case such that at least one control is accessible to a user when the protective case is positioned behind the computing device and the computing device and the input device are grasped by one or more hands of a user.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a protective case configured to at least partially encompass a housing of a computing device such that a rear portion of the housing is substantially covered by the protective case while a display device of the computing device is viewable, the protective case physically coupled to the computing device via a flexible hinge; and one or more controls disposed on and integrated with a surface of the protective case and configured to provide one or more inputs to the computing device, at least one said control:
positioned to be accessible by a thumb of a user's hand when holding the protective case having the computing device disposed therein such that the rear portion of the housing is substantially covered by the protective case while the at least one said control is accessible by the thumb of the user's hand; andpositioned on a side of the protective case that corresponds to the display device of the computing device.